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4. If that doesn’t work and you still
have forward motion and the terrain
permits, do a U-turn, go back down,
and try climbing again, OR
5. If you have lost all forward motion,
follow the K-turn procedure.
NEVER OPERATE UP OR
DOWN HILLS STEEPER
THAN 25°
Riding Downhill
Success in riding downhill depends on
how well you know your brakes—take it
easy on them, or you could flip over.
ATV-0018
ATV-0030
ATV-0031
1. Shift your body weight as far back
on the seat as possible.
2. Keep it in a low gear; stay out of
neutral.
3. Lightly apply the brake and ease up
on the throttle.
Sidehilling/Traversing
Sidehilling is considered an advanced
skill; it’s really tricky and unpredictable.
So, whether your skills are advanced or
not, try to avoid this kind of riding. If
you’re in a situation where you absolutely
have to sidehill, follow this method:
ATV-0017
ATV-0028
ATV-0029
1. Keep your speed low and consistent.
2. Shift all your body weight to the
uphill side of the seat; also, support
your weight on the uphill footrest.
3. Steer like you’re driving into the
hill.
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